Senior Mechanical Engineer

Arup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Chartered Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Engineering Team in London. You will take design responsibility for projects from inception to completion, working with multi‑professional teams on large UK and international schemes.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, sustainability, and collaborative delivery across global projects, with opportunities to lead and innovate in cutting‑edge buildings and retrofit work.

Qualifications

• Chartered Senior Mechanical Engineer status.
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not offered.
• Experience leading design on large UK/international projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design and delivery of building services systems.
• Direct the comfort and thermal analysis of buildings and spaces.
• Supervise the spatial and technical coordination of building services.
• Manage the production of models, drawings, reports and specifications to budgets and deadlines.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of others, including other disciplines and in‑house specialists.

Skills

Building services design

Energy modelling (IES)

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

IES

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer – London

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Senior Mechanical Engineer who is looking for technically inspiring work on cutting‑edge projects, to join our creative and friendly Building Engineering Team in London. We are looking for an enthusiastic engineer with excellent design and technical skills who enjoys working collaboratively in multi-professional design teams on large UK and international projects, taking design responsibility for projects from inception to completion to achieve outstanding results.

Joining Arup

Arup’s independent status brings many benefits to the culture of the business, including:

• A supportive environment in which to grow and develop your career
• A globally collaborative environment which enables global expertise to be bought to any project
• Choice over which clients we work with – those who value the innovation and collaborative ethos we bring to projects and the value we add to their wider business
• Reinvestment into training and research through Invest in Arup funded projects which enable you to investigate and develop opportunities outside of client projects for the wider benefit
• Opportunities to take your career in multiple directions including short- and long-term assignments in the 140 countries we work in
• No shareholders driving growth and profit at the expense of quality and negative impact on the world in which we live.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.

The Opportunity.

You will work on some of the most exciting and innovative buildings across the world with leading architects. The team are currently involved in projects world‑wide from feasibility stage through to practical completion. Current and recent projects include residential and social infrastructure projects such as Ebury Bridge Estate and Canada Water; rail projects such as Sydney Metro, Copenhagen Metro and Euston Station; commercial developments such as 6-8 Bishopsgate, 90 Long Acre; and a variety of projects such as large refurbishments in active buildings, residential projects with high sustainability targets and developing and delivering decarbonisation strategies. The focus of our work is split between new build developments and retrofit/refurbishment projects, given the drive towards both increasing sustainable solutions and supporting our clients reduce the carbon impact of their buildings.

Responsibilities

• You will be actively involved in driving the design and delivery of building services systems with experience in all aspects of your discipline as well as developing system strategies, including communication with the project team and relevant parties.
• Directing the comfort and thermal analysis of buildings and spaces
• Supervising the spatial and technical co‑ordination of building services and integration into the design
• Managing the production of models, drawings, reports and specifications to budgets and deadlines
• Supervising and coordinating the work of others, including other disciplines and in‑house specialists

Is this role right for you?

We Are Looking To Speak To People Who

• Knowledge and interest in sustainable building design in terms of both energy and carbon, challenging yourself and the rest of the design team to achieve the optimum outcome for the project
• Creative and inquisitive attitude with an interest and awareness of building design beyond your own discipline, integrating requirements into holistically coordinated solutions
• Strong commercial awareness and experience in predicting, planning and managing resource requirements to achieve financial targets
• Experience in using and leading the use of energy modelling software, ideally IES
• Interest in developing and integrating digital tools into workflows to streamline ways of working

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

Discover more about life at Arup at http://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates.

Please contact Aslam Hussain ([e-mail]) to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.